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Two Sundays ago, I collected a group of ten Chinese students from Shenzhen at Birmingham International Airport. It was a cold but dry November day, thousands of miles and oceans away from home for these students. They were visiting Birmingham … Continue reading →

My love affair with the Canary Islands, began in the summer of 2001, when I visited Tenerife for the first time. John had been before and wanted to go again, and I quickly understood why. The largest of the seven … Continue reading →

On the last day of my early Easter break, as I sat on the comfy sofas in the lobby, looking out to the shimmering pool, surrounded by straw parasols and suntanned bodies of fellow holiday makers, I look back at … Continue reading →

John: Two Wheels Better Than Four As a keen cyclist I was looking forward to seeing how well Amsterdam’s transport system worked. From the moment you land at Schiphol Airport the modernity and thoroughness of thought are what strike you. … Continue reading →

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Originally from China and currently living and working in the UK, I have worked as an academic, administrator, researcher, teacher, professional interpreter, translator and cultural consultant. I enjoy reading and writing, and reflecting upon what's important in life. I blog at www.junyingkirk.com, topics ranging from books, cross-cultural communications, interviews, music and photography to leisure pursuits including food, keeping-fit and world travels. Come along for an amazing ride and enjoy the journey!
My "Journey To The West" Trilogy - The Same Moon, Trials of Life and Land of Hope, are available on Amazon Worldwide, iBook and Smashwords.